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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cartagena to Lorca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, while a coach costs an average of £7.
Distance: 63 km
Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£7 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cartagena to Lorca:
A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Cartagena to Lorca costing on average £7.
Other travel options to Lorca take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 44m.
How to get to Lorca from Cartagena by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Cartagena to Lorca is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Lorca are Murcia, Cartagena, Águilas, Alhama de Murcia and Almeria. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Lorca on Omio.
Murcia is known for its Baroque cathedral, fertile huerta and easy-going southern Spanish character. Historic streets, lively plazas and a strong local food culture give the city a relaxed but sociable feel.
Cartagena is a historic port on Spain’s south-eastern coast, known for its Roman theatre and naval heritage. Its natural harbour, modernist centre and Mediterranean atmosphere give the city a practical, lived-in character.
Águilas is a coastal town in Murcia known for its beaches, seafront promenade and lively Carnival. With a harbour, the Castillo de San Juan de las Águilas and nearby coves, it feels relaxed and closely tied to the sea.
Alhama de Murcia is known for its thermal springs, historic centre and castle beneath the Sierra Espuña. It feels like a traditional Murcian market town, with an easy-going rural character and good access to nearby nature.
Almería is known for the Alcazaba, its seafront setting and some of Spain’s driest, brightest weather. The city feels relaxed and lived-in, with tapas bars, whitewashed streets and a clear link to the nearby desert and coast.
Travel to Lorca easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cartagena to Lorca.
This is compared to other travel options from Cartagena to Lorca:
A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Cartagena to Lorca costing on average £7.
Other travel options to Lorca take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 44m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cartagena and Lorca as scheduled services by coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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